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Looking for a good affordable Dall sheep hunt in Alaska. The prices seem to go up and down like a roller coaster. Most places say they average 36" Ram and I would be happy with that. Have a buddy that would like to do a hunt to so we need to find a place we can start saving for. I know I'll probably never get a lower 48 big horn tag and I don't think the Dall would be a bad conciliation prize at all. Anyone have any experience good or bad with outfitters in Alaska?

In my opinion there is only 1 guy to consider- Braun Kopsack Knik Glacier Adventures. Just make sure you go in the best shape of your life

make sure you ask questions about the actual guide. Does the outfitter have guides that come back every year. Have the packers packed before?
The reason i say this is, I went to alaska and had more time in the mountains of alaska than the guide did. The packer had never worn a full size pack before. We ran out of food, but i did get my ram. I guess i should have sheep hunted when i lived up there.

Booked my stone hunt in 1973! $1750 for a 14-day, horseback hunt. I'm sure some of you were in diapers or maybe only a gleam in your father's eyes. FYI - It was just as hard to justify paying that amount of money (seemed huge at the time) back then as it is to spend $17,500 on a hunt today.

If I was looking for a good quality dall hunt today for as low a cost as possible, I would give Atchenson's - Hunting Consultants, in Butte, Montana a call. Discuss your financial situation and perhaps get on their cancellation list.

Here is a picture of my 10-year old stone ram taken near Muncho Lake, B.C. in September, 1973. I am very happy I bit the bullet and paid the price back then.

Billy Molls is the real deal when it comes to Dall Sheep. Deltana, on the other hand, not so much. Billy worked for them, and gave them a great rep. They use a variety of guides however, some good, and some way below average. Unless you know who you are going with, exercise caution.
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